PRESCHOOL FAIR

For more than 20 years, Lamorinda Moms has organized and hosted an annual Preschool Fair designed to help local parents find the perfect preschool for their child. This FREE event is open to Lamorinda Moms members as well as the general community.

November 8, 2023

Oakwood Athletic Club in Lafayette

5pm-8pm

Click on the preschool locations you are interested in learning about:

You can also download the 2023 Preschool Fair booklet below:

 

Tips on Interviewing Preschools

If you are seeking a preschool here are some questions to consider:

Basic info

  • Is the preschool accredited?

  • When did the preschool last go through the accreditation process?

  • How the preschool is organized (one room, multiple rooms, centers)?

  • Does the preschool have lunch bunch, drop off or reduced participation programs?

  • What is the process for dropping off and picking up a child?

  • What is the admission policy?

  • When are admission decisions made?

  • Is toilet training required?

  • What happens if my child has separation anxiety?

  • How does the preschool resolve conflicts between children?

Curriculum

  • What is the preschool’s philosophy?

  • Describe the preschool’s typical daily schedule.

  • Is the preschool’s program more structured or more open play?

  • What is the curriculum for a given month?

  • What does the outdoor play yard look like?

  • Is there an outside curriculum?

  • Are there any field trips?

  • Areas of development?

 

Questions about the preschool fair? Please contact us.